At Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, Fla.
What happened: The Detroit Tigers lost to the Washington Nationals, 9-1. … Mike Pelfrey made his first appearance of the spring. … The Nationals hit three home runs. … Brett Pill hit one for the Tigers, who recorded seven hits. … There were no injuries.
Starting off: Pelfrey threw 51 pitches and was pulled after allowing a two-run single to Michael A. Taylor in the top of the second inning. In both innings, he loaded the bases. He said his poor control was due to throwing too many cutters.